I’m with haifagirl on this.
There is way too much pressure on the younger members of our society to get that ring on their finger. And increasing desperation when our young ladies celebrate their 22nd birthday without having had the need to buy a double stroller. I can’t imagine why a 23 year old is ready to enter “older singlehood.”
On the other hand, if we’re going to address the problem in any fashion, it’s probably not wise to wait until the ladies are 35, or even 32.
I’d like to put in a vote for calling a girl an “older single” at 26 or 27. Certainly not before her 25th birthday.
And if a guy wants to join “older guy-dom” (yes, contrary to popular propaganda, there are actually living, breathing older guys who are not married) I’d give him his membership card at 28 or 29. Maybe 30.
I’m curious for others to weigh in on this. Especially those who are not married and would like to accept or decline the “older” title.